3 d. ago ‘Dangerous nostalgia’: did Spain’s ‘pact of forgetting’ after Franco leave new generation open to far right?

Events to mark the 50th anniversary of dictator’s death are intended to remind Spaniards, particularly the young, of the dangers of fascismMingorrubio municipal cemetery, which sits where the suburbs of north-west Madrid fade out into the countryside, must have been something of a comedown for a man who was originally laid to rest with a 150-metre-high cross for a headstone and four enormous bronze archangels to watch over him.But six years after his remains were disinterred from the grotesque splendour of the Valley of the Fallen and flown by helicopter to Mingorrubio for reburial, Francisco Franco is at least in good company. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Pension changes row threatens Germany’s coalition government

Youth wing of conservatives say younger people will be left carrying can for older generation A row over pension changes is threatening the future of the German coalition government, with a youth wing of the conservatives of the chancellor, Friedrich Merz, gaining support for an attempt to block legislation which they argue will leave younger Germans carrying the can for the older generation.An 18-strong group of young MPs, the Junge Union, has been accused of holding Merz’s coalition government to ransom over its demands to revise proposed pension changes, which would guarantee pension increases for the next six years. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Money lured Anthony Joshua to circus fight but he could really hurt Jake Paul | Donald McRae

The so-called Judgment Day will generate millions of dollars and attract huge ratings, but leave boxing a little more brokenThe unsurprising confirmation of “a colossal global showdown” between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua arrived on Monday morning with a dull thud. That grand description of an eight-round scrap between a former YouTuber and a former world heavyweight champion was supplied by Paul’s company, Most Valuable Promotions, which also announced that the contest will be screened live on Netflix on 19 December and called Judgment Day.Boxing operates in a netherworld that appears to have sunk far beyond any fear of judgment, while Paul has always had delusions of grandeur as a novice pro. But even boxing may have to consider its own culpability should Paul be badly hurt and end up in hospital after this fully sanctioned bout with regulation 10oz gloves is held in Miami. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ukraine scramble to turn the lights back on after devastating Russian strikes leave power generating capacity 'at zero'

Moscow , which has escalated attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure in recent months, launched hundreds of drones at energy facilities across the country overnight into Saturday.

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2 w. ago Sunbed wars move to Asia as overtourism threatens to match Spain, with 'Witherspoons' pubs serving pints and Full English breakfasts

There is a growing trend of Brits, particularly the younger generations, leaving behind Spain and heading to far-flung destinations - but this is having a negative impact on locals,

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2 w. ago Prince William hails people working to save the planet as 'the world’s true action heroes'

Prince William, the Prince of Wales, stressed the importance we leave the world in a better place for the next generation during his tour of Brazil, where he presented awards

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3 w. ago ‘Cable Cowboy’ John Malone to step down from his media empire

Retirement of billionaire, 84, leaves Rupert Murdoch as last of that generation to be actively involved in media businessBillionaire media mogul John Malone, the so-called “Cable Cowboy”, is stepping down as chair of his powerful empire.Malone will stand aside in January from his roles overseeing Liberty Media, owner of Formula One, and Liberty Global, the firm behind telecommunications operator Virgin Media O2, it was announced today. Continue reading...

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